Residential Location

Christchurch Boarding School - Saluda, VA

  • Historic boarding school in Virginia's "Northern Neck," close to Williamsburg, Richmond, and Norfolk
  • Scenic, waterfront campus overlooks the Rappahannock River, complete with private dock and beach access
  • Private and secure property (125 acres), includes state-of-the-art facilities
  • 2.5 hours from Traveling Players' Studio in Tysons Corner Center
Traveling Players does not have any religious affiliation. Christchurch Boarding School is part of the progressive tradition of Episcopal schools.
                                                                                     

Lodging Facilities

Our campers live in one large, modern dormitory, which keeps our community nestled together, while still giving students ample privacy and space.

  • Campers live in cozy dorms with 2 or 3 roommates - plus AC!
  • Each floor houses a different age group, and each hall has "dorm parents," specially trained counselors who create joy outside of rehearsal hours.
  • Campers live with near-age peers in their room and on their hall, expanding their friendships to other ensembles.
  • Bathrooms are just down the hall. Campers can take a hot shower every day.
  • Staff live in private rooms on each floor so that they are nearby, attentive, and available, while still allowing campers an appropriate level of privacy.
  • Each floor's Lounge is a center for community. With big, comfy couches for relaxing, memorizing lines, and hanging out with your friends, it's the perfect spot to hang out after rehearsal.
  • Each floor also has a study/craft/game room where you can leave out a puzzle, card game, or board game.
  • During our daily free period, campers are free to move between floors, so you can hang out with your friends no matter where you live!
  • On the ground level of the Dorm: the cafeteria, the laundromat, and the infirmary.
                                                                                     

Food

  • Traveling Players has partnered with SAGE, a leader in boarding school and college catering, to oversee the dining experience of our summer campers. SAGE feeds the Christchurch community, hence they bring a wealth of experience in providing delicious and nutritious options for developing palettes and growing bodies.
  • Campers eat a delicious, diverse, and healthy menu. Every meal will offer a buffet that includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
  • Lots of room to eat with all your camp friends - both outside on the Patio and inside the Dining Hall!
  • Campers and their families can use this site to peruse what Christchurch is currently serving, an example of what we could have this summer. In the spring, Traveling Players will have its own perusable summer menu online which can be filtered by common allergies and eating patterns.
                                                                                     

Fun

  • The most exciting feature Christchurch's property has to offer is private river access. During free time campers will be allowed to swim, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and fish right in the Rappahannock!
  • Adventure will surround us! There are several basketball courts, an indoor track, riverside firepits for s’mores, and a beach for stargazing!
                                                                                     

Rehearsal Spaces

  • We’ll be rehearsing outdoors every day in spaces with shade and nearby restrooms.
  • Indoor rain spaces keep students safe and rehearsing all day long – no matter the weather!
  • Both the Costume & Scene shops have AC and large windows which let in natural light – keeping everyone comfortable while working.
  • Christchurch's Maker's Space allows our technical students to push the bounds of their creativity. A plethora of machines and tools exist in the space including a 3D printer!
Learn More: Summer 2025

Nearby Lodging & Dining

Whether you want to make a day trip or a weekend getaway out of Drop-Off, Pick-Up, or an Open House, there are plenty of options for you nearby!
Nearby Lodging & Dining
*Please note: Campers who fly to camp should refer to the FAQ page.
Mailing

P.O. Box 1315
Great Falls, VA 22066

Studio

Traveling Players Studio
Tysons Corner Center – DL01
1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22102

Traveling Players Ensemble is funded in part by ArtsFairfax and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Photo Credits Include: Jess Wallach - The Body is Good, Isaiah Brown, Jillian Skara, Lloyd Wolfe, Eleanor Tucker, and Morgan Shotwell
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